Gwen sold carnations and peonies in her shop on Mother's Day. 60% of the flowers she sold on that day were carnations and she sold 20 peonies.
- What was the total number of flowers sold?
- 50% of the flowers in the shop were sold on that day. 10% of the flowers left were peonies. How many peonies were left?
60% =
60100 =
35 Total number of flowers = 5 u
Number of carnations = 3 u
Number of peonies
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
2 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
Total number of flowers sold
= 5 u
= 5 x 10
= 50
Percent of flowers left
= 100% - 50%
= 50%
50% of flowers = 50
1% of flowers = 50 ÷ 50 = 1
50% of flowers = 50 x 1 = 50
Number of flowers left = 50
Number of peonies left
= 10% x 50
=
10100 x 50
= 5
Answer(s): (a) 50; (b) 5